Scope of Work
Caliagua’s work for the North Long Beach Wells 13 and 14 Project involved equipping two new potable water supply wells with 300-horsepower submersible turbine pumps, motors, and all associated piping, valving, and appurtenances. The team constructed new 12-inch ductile iron pipelines and completed tie-ins to the existing 20-inch and 24-inch collection mains within Jackson Park. Work included installation of underground and above-ground electrical systems, including power, instrumentation, controls, grounding, wireways, conduits, and terminations. Crews built reinforced concrete foundations, well pedestals, and new chain-link fence enclosures at both well sites. The project also required pressure testing and disinfecting all new facilities and completing SCADA integration and programming in coordination with the Owner. Upon completion, Caliagua delivered fully functional, code-compliant well sites capable of producing 2,500 gpm each for the City of Long Beach’s potable water system.
Community Benefit
The North Long Beach Wells 13 and 14 Project strengthened the City of Long Beach’s drinking-water reliability by bringing two new groundwater supply wells online. By equipping and connecting these wells to the regional collection main, the project expanded local access to high-quality groundwater and reduced dependence on imported supplies from outside the region. The new facilities increased the system’s overall drought resilience, delivering a more stable and cost-effective water source for nearby neighborhoods. Local improvements to electrical, structural, and pipeline infrastructure enhanced operating safety, efficiency, and long-term performance of the city’s potable water network. The project also supported environmental sustainability by optimizing the use of local groundwater—an energy-efficient resource compared to long-distance water imports. Overall, the completion of Wells 13 and 14 provided Long Beach residents with a more reliable, secure, and resilient supply of drinking water for decades to come.
